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Instead of Abracadabra

Original title: Istället för abrakadabra
  • 20082008
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
544
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Instead of Abracadabra (2008)
  • Short
  • Action
  • Comedy
A man who still lives with his parents tries to realize his dream of becoming a magician.A man who still lives with his parents tries to realize his dream of becoming a magician.A man who still lives with his parents tries to realize his dream of becoming a magician.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
544
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  • Director
    • Patrik Eklund
  • Writer
    • Patrik Eklund(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Simon J. Berger
    • Jacob Nordenson
    • Anki Larsson
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  • Director
    • Patrik Eklund
  • Writer
    • Patrik Eklund(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Simon J. Berger
    • Jacob Nordenson
    • Anki Larsson
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    • 5User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Simon J. Berger
    Simon J. Berger
    • Thomasas Thomas
    Jacob Nordenson
    • Bengtas Bengt
    Anki Larsson
    • Gunillaas Gunilla
    Saga Gärde
    • Monikaas Monika
    Göran Forsmark
    Göran Forsmark
    • Stunt-Rogeras Stunt-Roger
    Daniel Rudstedt
    • The Photographeras The Photographer
    Johan Lundström
    • Jonasas Jonas
    Jakob Arevärn
    • Gangster 1as Gangster 1
    Benny Boström
    • Gangster 2as Gangster 2
    Helena Hansson
    • Makeup Artistas Makeup Artist
    Patrik Eklund
    Patrik Eklund
    • Directoras Director
    Hans Andersson
    • Doctor 1as Doctor 1
    Ebba Forstenberg
    • Ill Sisteras Ill Sister
    Kjell Olsson
    • Doctor 2as Doctor 2
    Ruth Filipp
    • Shocked Womanas Shocked Woman
    • Director
      • Patrik Eklund
    • Writer
      • Patrik Eklund(screenplay)
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    8/10
    Very Funny Lovable Loser Comedy
    "Instead of Abracadabra" is a very funny short film about a lovable loser who lives with his parents but fancies himself a great magician of "gothic mystery and mayhem" and has developed a catch phrase of "Chimay!" as an alternative to abracadabra. His parents want him to get a real job but he wants to impress the single mom next door by performing first at her child's birthday party, and then at his father's 60th birthday get-together. The first trick we see him do goes horribly awry and much of the film is spent grimacing in anticipation of similarly catastrophic outcomes from his dangerous and elaborate magic tricks. This film has some Napoleon Dynamite-type elements of humor, some big laughs, and a couple good twists toward the end.
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    • frimp13
    • Apr 24, 2009

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    • Release date
      • March 12, 2010 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • Sweden
    • Language
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Istället för abrakadabra
    • Production company
      • Filmpool Nord
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      • SEK 750,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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